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Fresh Air opens the window on contemporary arts and issues with guests from worlds as diverse as literature and economics. Fresh Air Weekend collects the best segments from the week's programs and crafts them together for great weekend listening.

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Anton Moore (seated), executive director of Unity in the Community, at the orientation for a carpentry training program on August 5, 2021. Moore raised funds for the 20-week program that pays young men a stipend, offers mental health services and provides mentorship opportunities. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

Philly groups get small grants to reduce violence

The DA’s office grants are designed to help groups that can’t get larger ones, and could be a lifesaver for people on the streets of Philadelphia.

2 years ago

home explosion
Community

Deadly Buena, New Jersey blast caused by explosives, investigators say

Gas utilities have been ruled out as being an attributing factor, investigators said.

2 years ago

Temple University campus
Education
The Philadelphia Tribune

Temple to begin contract negotiations with faculty union TAUP

TAUP represents a total of 2,350 full and part-time faculty members, librarians, and academic professionals at 13 out of 17 Temple schools and colleges.

2 years ago

House on fire after explosion
Community

Homeowners were having issues with hot water tank before deadly blast in Pennsylvania, officials say

The cause of the blast that killed five people — including two municipal officials — remains under investigation.

2 years ago

David Devan poses for a photo
Arts & Entertainment

Opera Philadelphia’s leader announces departure as the company tightens its belt

Devan turned Opera Philadelphia into an industry leader. He will leave as the company shrinks and adjusts for a changing world.

2 years ago

Trump speaks into a microphone. A U.S. flag is visible behind him.
Courts & Law

How the Georgia indictment against Donald Trump may be the biggest yet and other key takeaways

This may be the last of the Trump indictments, but it was the big one.

2 years ago

Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani, a lawyer for President Donald Trump, speaks during a news conference at Four Seasons Total Landscaping on legal challenges to vote counting in Pennsylvania, Nov. 7, 2020, in Philadelphia
Courts & Law

A look at the 19 people charged in Georgia indictment connected to Trump election scheme

The defendants face a slew of charges, including racketeering, violating the oath of a public officer, forgery, false statements and other offenses.

2 years ago

Patrick Cicero speaking at a podium, standing next to Gladys Brown
Community

Aqua, East Whiteland, and PUC to ask for second look at court ruling barring utility sale

Some Pa. ratepayers saw the recent court ruling as a rebuke against rising water and sewer bills. Now, Aqua and a township in Chester County are seeking corrective action.

2 years ago

Panel discussion
Urban Planning

Philly nonprofit connects contractors to improve diversity in real estate industry

The Economy League of Philadelphia looks to connect the booming construction industry, institutions, and minority-owned businesses together to do more deals.

2 years ago

Former President Donald Trump speaks at a fundraiser event for the Alabama GOP, Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, in Montgomery, Ala.
Courts & Law

Trump and 18 allies charged in Georgia election meddling as former president faces 4th criminal case

Other defendants include former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows; Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani; and a Trump administration DOJ official, Jeffrey Clark.

2 years ago

solar panel installation
PlanPhilly
Science

Solarize Philly plans to help put solar panels on hundreds more Philly roofs by 2026

The Philadelphia Energy Authority released a Request for Proposals Monday that could see 750 low- to moderate-income households get solar panels installed on their roofs.

2 years ago

Jacqueline Maguire speaking at a podium
Courts & Law
6abc

FBI, Philly DA’s office announces arrest in terrorism probe

The 17-year-old male was arrested Friday on state charges and was allegedly communicating with the group KTJ.

2 years ago

police officers at a crime scene
Courts & Law
6abc

Police shoot and kill man in Kensington during traffic stop

The shooting happened just after 12:30 p.m. in the 100 block of East Willard Street.

2 years ago

Close-up of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy as he speaks.
Politics & Policy

Ask Governor Murphy: Oliver’s successor, wind energy, and tacos?

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy will answer your questions at 7 p.m. Tuesday during “Ask Governor Murphy.”

2 years ago

Dave McCormick
Politics & Policy

David McCormick is gearing up for a Senate run in Pennsylvania. But he lives in Connecticut

As Republicans aim to gain the one seat they need to retake the Senate in next year’s elections, McCormick is a top recruit.

2 years ago

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